End nears for internet calling pioneer Skype as Microsoft plans shutdown
Skype was an a pioneer in live video-calling that was bought by Microsoft in 2011, but was later overtaken by competing ...
Microsoft is retiring once-popular video app Skype to focus on Teams
Microsoft said that users will have the choice to either move to Microsoft Teams for free, or export their data from Skype.
Skype is being shut down in favour of Microsoft Teams, and with it dies the best ring tone in the business
After over 22 years of being in service, Skype will be finally closing down on May 5, this year. Its replacement? That'll be ...
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Microsoft is killing Skype and wants you to switch to a Teams app nobody uses
eBay bought Skype in 2005 for $2.5 billion in stock, before Microsoft bought it in 2011. Skype’s free video app was released ... an upgrade to all Skype for Business Online customers,” James ...
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Skype is dying soon. Here’s how to migrate to Teams (or pick another app)
As announced last week, Microsoft is officially discontinuing the Skype messaging service on May 5, 2025. Apparently, there wasn’t enough user interest to keep the once-iconic video call app alive.
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Microsoft shutting down Skype in May
Skype users will be able to use their existing accounts to log into Teams. Microsoft has for years prioritized Teams over ...
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Microsoft is retiring once-popular video app Skype to focus on Teams
In addition to Microsoft Teams, there are a few other options for users looking for an alternative to Skype. WhatsApp is a popular app owned by Meta, the same company that owns Facebook and Instagram.